A lawsuit filed by environmental groups and the Miccosukee tribe challenges the construction and operation of an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. Key concerns focus on unclear leadership at the facility, with U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams questioning who is in charge. The plaintiffs argue that the rushed construction lacked public input and an environmental impact assessment, violating NEPA. The defendants claim the federal law does not apply, stating the facility is state-operated. The case underscores issues of control and accountability.
The lawsuit addresses the rushed construction of the immigration detention center without public input or an environmental impact assessment, violating federal law.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams repeatedly questioned, "Who's running the show?" emphasizing the unclear leadership at the detention center.
The Justice Department's stance is that the federal government lacks authority over the facility because it is operated solely by the state of Florida.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs argue that the facility’s operations conflict with the National Environmental Policy Act, which mandates public engagement and environmental assessments.
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